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by Galeanda on November 3rd, 2008
Lately hardly anyone is giving points. I've noticed that too. It might be a lot of the newer ones but I don't know. It's not like it takes anything away from yourself if you don't give them out. They are worth nothing to yourself but they mean everything to answer s and questions. Maybe they need to be told that points aren't for people, they give value to the questions and answers so the best ones, the finny ones whatever, can rise to the top. This place doesn't work without people rating posts. And I've found that people that hoard points will eventually find out that people will stop giving to them as well. Best to be generous and get repaid in plenty
by Barcaluv on November 3rd, 2008
It depends on the question.
There are some examples of questions that are NOT that good, or very misguided and people still want to express their opinion. I've answered many of those but not awarded points, as I felt the Q. didn't deserve them.
There are others instances when you do find a good question and it is sad to see it go unrewarded. There are many questions (specially pre-2007) here that are excellent, have many answers and very little points.
Keep in mind those were asked before the existence of the "My Friends" feature on AB. If some of those questions were asked these days, with all the members now that are able to give +5 and able to search for them more easily, most of them would have +100 points at least.
by Account Closed on November 3rd, 2008
You answer my questions love you will always get points :)
by Sweet T on November 3rd, 2008
I would say that has been happening for a long time.
However, I know I have been having a problem today getting my points to stay, I try to point, but it doesnt add, it has taken me a few minutes for them to finally get them to apply. You think you have pointed them but it doesnt register.
by The Chief on November 3rd, 2008
I was going to leave this as a comment, but it was getting too long and I didn't feel like dealing with the limitations.
Well, with all due respect sweet charm, I do not believe all questions are deserving of points. I am speaking for myself here and will let others justify their own reasons.
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Depending on the nature of the question, I may or may not award points. I don't know what this question is you are refering to (and I'm not asking for it here), but there are certain things I look for personally. If I feel the question is deliberately antagonistic, I will likely NOT award points. If I feel the question is a deliberate setup to attract people into controversial and emotionally charged confrontation, I will likely NOT award points.
Most times I avoid these altogether. But sometimes I feel I have to make my stand, as it were, and post an answer due to my own strong feelings. If you're around AB much, you will likely see some that I feel pretty strongly about. In fact, there are some in my profile, if you care to check.
However, that said, I do not make my own personal decisions to give points or not solely on my whether or not I agree with the opinion of the person who posted the question. By that I mean if the subject is something I personally do not agree with, I will not with hold my points. There has to be some perceived malice on the part of the poster of the question.
Most times I don't give points for another very simple reason: I forget or miss it. For these cases, I have no excuse and will try to notice such things if my answer gets a comment or UR/DR in the future.
And if I find that the question would make me want to DR it, then it very likely is a good candidate for flagging for moderation. I will not DR a question or answer.
Does this help?
by Brian on November 3rd, 2008
I just saw this one: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/74755 .
I'm annoyed that it's received 264 answers but only 78 points so I think I know how you feel about it.
I gave it +5 even though I might not answer it.
Do you have a link to the question that you're referring to?
by a 10sEn is the AB Ninja Lounge bartender on November 3rd, 2008
I see that happening more and more (even with some well established members). Rest assured that if I answer your question, you'll receive a +5 from me. Or in the instances where the points do not stick, I'll UR it again later.
by Andy Is Wicked Married to Penal Colony on November 3rd, 2008
I can't say it any better than Barcaluv :) I think people get so distracted answering as many questions as possible to earn THEM points that they a)don't care about giving anybody else any or b) forget.
Heck, I give points to questions I just leave comments to friends on or think is a good one that I simply can't answer.
by gtravels loves her life penguin on November 3rd, 2008
I'm saving my points for a set of steak knives, a slightly used George Forman Grill and a trip to AB's tasty salad bar;)
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on November 3rd, 2008
Some ABers have seem to forgotten about giving points or maybe some of the noobs don't know you are meant to give points lately.
by Frankster PartyMaestro Of Sillyville on November 3rd, 2008
I think it's a lot of the new people and they think they will be saving up points to move up the ladder;)
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I always give max points to all the Questions I answer and every once in a while if I see a good answer I give them points;)
I have moved up;)
by Sixty B - Commander Topcoat on November 3rd, 2008
I can't imagine not awarding points. Unless I am out of them for a particular user.
by Stillme FBB on November 3rd, 2008
That happens to me sometimes, I think WTF?
by wthing8 on December 29th, 2008
Does it really matter in the great scheme of things?
by debtahals wears a curiosity COAT on November 3rd, 2008
Zapped my earlier try at an answer away, so trying this again. Yes, I've seen the same. I've also looked for some patterns. New users vs longer, established AB'ers. Nope. Happening across the board. Certain categories? Nope, mixed bag. Certain times of day? Nope, mixed bag again.
To me, it's philosophical ... a choice .. a habit. Don't really understand why it happens. To me, it's part of the "currency" of the site. An attitude. Why hoard points? Why not "participate" with one of the many tools of currency this site gives us to interact with each other. When it comes to points? We're sending a message when we give them AND when we don't.
If any of you see me mess up and not acknowledge you .. question or answer .. come hit me over the head. Can tell you it'll be an "oops" not a way of being.
by TWA on November 3rd, 2008
Points are meaningless. You don't ask questions for points, you ask to get an answer.
Well, some people ask just for points, but that's because no one loves them.
by Nasiswand on November 3rd, 2008
I give points based on how good the question was, not on weather or not I answered it. If I know the answer I'll give it, but that doesn't mean it was a well thought out or thought provoking question.
And sometimes I just forget too.
by what on November 3rd, 2008
I see it sometimes,I don't understand,If you answer it,give it some ponits,I don't get the"Well it was a good answer,but didn't deserve any points".come on.
by Kryspace on February 24th, 2009
I give points to every question I answer. I agree, I think people who can take the time to type out a damn answer could spare the half a second to give the question a point.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on November 4th, 2008
I don't know about those people..did you consider the possibility that they simply ran out of points? I run out of points all the time..currently I'm probably out of points for a dozen of my friends, as they are out of points for me. I answer questions that interest me and don't refrain from doing so simply because I've run out of points. I welcome answers from people who have run out of points for me..points are not my carrot..communication is. :)
by Suby the Coat on November 3rd, 2008
Seeing that you have already received 128 points to this question of yours including 3 points from me, I think your question has been answered.
I for my part make sure I read all answers to every question I have asked or answered and make sure that I give points depending on how much I enjoyed the exercise.
by A chillin buttercup on November 3rd, 2008
I would say i give positive ratings to 99% of q & a. Sometimes i will answer a question that i would like to express my view but wouldn't rate in a million years. I also rate qs i don't answer, and give ratings to negative as it doesn't sit well with me.
by BROADWAYTHECAT on June 26th, 2009
if i answer a question, i give points...if i forget to, i will usually notice that when i get a comment and will give points at that time. if i ask a question, i give points to everyone unless the answer was just ridiculously rude.
by Anonymous on June 10th, 2009
I think a lot of people, myself being one of them, get enjoyment out of answering and asking questions and don't have any real interest in the points aspect of it. So we just forget to do it.
by maximista on February 23rd, 2009
i hardly ever read through other answers, unless it's an interesting question that makes me want to read the answers. if i see a good answer, i'll give points. and, even then, i don't read all answers. i'm mainly here to answer, not to read other answers and give points.
by Google a Foo Fighting COAT on January 30th, 2009
Most people don't because they feel different about the person or dislike them. Another reason may be because they want points. Or they just feel it is not worthy of points.
by xRedfoxx on December 26th, 2008
THANK YOU!!!
by R_Berue on December 26th, 2008
Thanks for posting this Q!
Like every other Q&A forum, AB IS a two-way street.
This IS one of my pet peeves! I wait for points to be awarded for my answer. THEN I award points.
AND it's THE BIGGEST pet peeve when a GREAT Q is asked AND LOTS of points are awarded BUT the Asker doesn't even acknowledge any answwer. I noticed it usually happens with the newcomers and those on Levels 1 through 5.
When that happens, this is what I do:
A] I DR the Q
AND
B] That person goes on MY $#!+ list!
Thanks for asking your Q! I did my best to answer it.
I hope the information helps.
VTY,
Ron Berue
Yes, that is my real last name!
Sources: Some personal observations and opinions.
"THE University of Hard Knocks"
Also known as ("a/k/a") "life's valuable lessons".
by yup. on November 5th, 2008
I don't focus on the points. So if you don't get points, that simply means I forgot to give them to you. C'est la vie.
by Anonymous on November 4th, 2008
I ALWAYS point questions I answer. The way I view it, if it provokes a response from me it deserves the recognition, whether or not I get points for my answer. The only exception is a disrespectful question.
by Larmes and the ... butterfly of hope .. on November 4th, 2008
I saw that alot..
Sometimes the question is really good and no one rated it..
I suppose *they forgot*..??
by Tel UK- Licensed to fish! on November 4th, 2008
I will usually wait until the response is received in my watch list until awarding points.
by Sanguine Visions is wearing ninja garbs on December 27th, 2008
Post it in one answer to avoid annoyance, it just clutters the rest of the answers up.
by Sid on December 26th, 2008
I almost always rate a question I have answered, the only exceptions being the very occasional time when I am leaving a sarcastic answer to a question I think is very dumb or offensive.
by Anonymous on December 26th, 2008
I don't lose any sleep over it.
by Big on June 10th, 2009
I don't know...but I give points to the question when I answer it. A) it's the nice thing to do B) it helps me keep track of the questions that I've answered.
by Adam Lloyd on June 26th, 2009
Interesting, how you get a load of points when complaining about lack of them in the question. People just forget to do it... but when things are in your face, like in this question, people have little choice but to award points - they feel obligated to do it.
So, your questions stands as a perfect example as to why points are not awarded. People just can't be bothered, and forget about it.
Honestly, though, why are you that bothered about points? Surely you're not asking questions just for points? Isn't the benefit of an answer enough?
by iwnit on June 26th, 2009
1) I saw in this comment thread:
http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4478372
that you were referring to that question:
"Do you think you are sexy?"
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1066608
That question has in the meantime be rejected as a duplicate of another question asked less than a month before. The original question has received now 12 answers and 15 points.
The new question has been asked by a new user, who had just started about a month before asking that question, and has only reached level 3 today.
All the answers to that question before yours were given between:
Nov 3, 2008 at 3:42 pm
and
on Nov 3, 2008 at 3:59 pm
You gave your answer on:
Nov 3, 2008 at 4:02 pm
So at the time where you looked, all those 10 answers had been given in the last 17 minutes.
2) All the answers to that question became 6 points, except one which became 14 points and one 10 points.
Exactly three comments were given, and by none of them by one of the two askers.
I guess that all the 6 points ratings were given as (+6 ratings) by some high level Answerbagger (quite possibly Tsamaya, the original asker).
This would left the original asker with a maximum of two positive ratings given and not a single comment given.
3) Now there are various ways to answer questions. Some users just give points to the question by giving their answer, but other users, and not few of them, give points to the question only after they have got a feedback of some kind from the asker.
The main reason why many user have turned to this last behavior are some users who are asking a lot of questions but never give any feedback to the answer they become. Or the many beginners who just make an account to ask a few questions and disappear without giving any feedback.
In this case, this is precisely what could have happened.
4) Many answerers will immediately give points to a well known asker who usually give feedback and points to a normal answer (not offensive or nonsensical). But if you are an unknown beginner, it will be different...
Anyway, you are right, from the behavior of the average Answerbagger, one could have thought that this question would get some points. And it did get 15 points in the end, actually.
by Esteban-- Smartest Pumpkin on December 26th, 2008
you know sometimes my shoes just fit right. So don't question things.
by Anonymous on June 26th, 2009
i dont know
by BROADWAYTHECAT on June 10th, 2009
i didn't know we were obligated to give points in order to answer a question.
6 peaple liked my question and my points are still 2 is that fair,if its not what chould i do?
by ANSERBAG IS A *********** place on January 16th, 2011
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Are You Generous with liking questions and answers on AB?
by OldCW wears The COAT of the Cosmos on February 14th, 2011
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Don't you hate it when take the time to give a serious answer to someone's question and they can't take the time to click the thumbs up?
by Self Consuming Cannibal on December 28th, 2010
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Why can't I give points?
by Bornagaingirl on March 25th, 2011
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Did you ever click on the like of your own answer? Did you see what it said ? hahahaha " You can't like that"
by shunyata on November 14th, 2010
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You're reading I just answered a new question with ten answers and not one point had been given for the question ... so what's with all you people who think a question is worth answering ... but not worth awarding points to?
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Comments
Thanks Galeanda ~ and yes it does seem to be excessive lately, which is why, just now when i saw a new question with ten answers from regular users, i felt the need to ask for thoughts on the subject. <except in cases of offensive questions> i think surely if a question is worth recognizing and responding to, it's worth a positive rating :)
by Anonymous on November 3rd, 2008
Im still giving out points...
☺
I never stopped !
by Chris on November 3rd, 2008